Route 189 over Kendell Brook
FairHartford County, Connecticut · 1 Mile North Route 10&202 · Structure no. 05757
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 20 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Route 189 over Kendell Brook is a concrete culvert carrying Route 189 over Kendell Brook in Hartford County, Connecticut. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger than the Connecticut average of 56.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,956 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Route 189 over Kendell Brook built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is Route 189 over Kendell Brook in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.
How much traffic does Route 189 over Kendell Brook carry?
About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Route 189 over Kendell Brook?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Route 189 over Kendell Brook?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.